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News Release from: Biodata | Subject: Microlink 826
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 October 2001
Data acquisition system aimed at energy
management
The new Microlink 826 data acquisition system logs data from up to eight utility meters - sending the consumption readings to a central PC running Windows up to 1km away
The new Microlink 826 logs data from utility meters - sending the consumption readings to a central PC running Windows It lets you monitor demand in real-time and identify patterns of use of electricity, gas, water and so on
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 18 Aug 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new Microlink 751 from Biodata Ltd provides 32 digital inputs and outputs, 8 counters and 16 analogue inputs for voltage, current, thermocouples, strain gauges and pressure transducers.
Each Microlink 826 can monitor 8 utility meters, and up to 30 Microlinks can be incorporated in one system.
The Microlink can be up to 1 km away from the PC.
It can also communicate over a modem so you can retrieve reading remotely.
Data is stored both locally by the battery-backed Microlink and on the PC, ensuring no loss of information.
The software supplied with the system lets users chart data in real-time and see tables of recent readings.
Process mimic software enables staff to create their own data displays, involving, for example, bar charts, analogue meters, colour-coded alarms and control buttons.
Data can also be sent, in real-time, to third-party Windows software like Excel for further analysis and report generation.
The Microlink system starts at just ?295 (around US$440 or 500 Euros) including software and technical support for life.
Additional Microlink 826s cost ?150.
Significant quantity discounts are available.
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